Kinaxis Architect

Description :Job Summary :We are seeking a senior, certified Kinaxis Architect with 10-12 years of experience and a mandatory 5+ years in a technical Kinaxis Solution Consultant or Architect role. The candidate must hold the Kinaxis RapidResponse Solution Consultant Level 2/3 Certification.This role demands deep technical proficiency in designing the end-to-end data model, integration architecture, and advanced scripting/customization within the RapidResponse platform.The Architect will ensure the robust implementation and optimal performance of solutions across complex supply chain processes, including S&OP, Demand/Supply Planning, and Inventory Management.Key Responsibilities :Advanced Rapid Response Solution Design :- Lead the technical solution design and blueprinting for Kinaxis RapidResponse implementations, ensuring scalability and performance for large transaction volumes.- Design and model the end-to-end data integration architecture, specifying data extraction, transformation (ETL/ELT), and loading mechanisms between Kinaxis and external ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC/S/4HANA, Oracle).- Drive the implementation of various Kinaxis resources, including defining complex worksheets, Key Figure calculations, and user security models to meet customized client functional requirements.- Apply deep technical knowledge of supply chain data structures (e.g., BOMs, Routings, Inventory Buckets, Forecast Hierarchies) to optimize the Kinaxis data model.Technical Customization and Optimization :- Lead the technical development of complex data customization and scripting within RapidResponse (e.g., using Kinaxis Scripting Language or proprietary formulas) to build tailored planning and response logic.- Conduct advanced performance tuning on the Kinaxis platform, focusing on optimizing data queries, calculation engine efficiency, and background processing to meet strict system response times.- Manage and oversee all system integration testing (SIT), ensuring data flows and functional customizations operate flawlessly within the client's landscape.Governance and Technical Leadership :- Provide technical governance and architectural oversight throughout the project lifecycle, managing technical risks and ensuring adherence to Kinaxis best practices.- Drive high-level client technical engagement, translating complex supply chain needs (like S&OP or Inventory Optimization) into precise technical specifications.- Conduct advanced technical workshops and knowledge transfer sessions for client IT teams regarding data model maintenance, integration monitoring, and system upgrade paths.Qualifications :- Experience: 10-15 years of total experience, with a mandatory 5+ years in a Kinaxis Consultant/Architect role focusing on technical implementation and integration.- Certification (Mandatory): Must possess the Kinaxis RapidResponse Solution Consultant Level 2/3 Certification.- Technical Kinaxis Expertise: Strong hands-on expertise in Kinaxis data model design, advanced Key Figure scripting/customization, and system performance optimization.- Integration Skills: Proven experience designing and implementing data integration between Kinaxis and enterprise ERP systems (e.g., knowledge of Kinaxis data loaders, web services, or middleware requirements).- Supply Chain Processes: Expert-level knowledge of technical data requirements for core supply chain processes, including Demand Planning, Inventory Management, and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning.Preferred Skills :- Direct experience with Kinaxis Control Tower and technical implementation of advanced analytics capabilities.- Hands-on experience with SQL and database concepts relevant to supply chain data sourcing.- Familiarity with Cloud integration methodologies (IaaS/PaaS) and security protocols relevant to SaaS platforms like Kinaxis.- Prior experience leading the technical workstream for a minimum of two full-cycle Kinaxis implementations. (ref:hirist.tech)